Flood Warning Info - Billingborough Ousemere Lode in parts of Billingborough and Horbling

Heavy rain has fallen in the South Forty Foot catchment causing Billingborough Ousemere Lode to rise. Low lying areas near to the river are already flooded and we now expect properties in Billingborough to be affected. Low lying properties near the river in Horbling are expected to be affected first.. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. Our staff are out in the area to check the flood defences, clear blockages, and assist the emergency services and council. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated online and on FloodLine on 07/01/25, or before if the situation changes.

Heavy rain is currently falling in the South Forty Foot catchment and will continue throughout the morning on Monday, January 6. This is causing Billingborough Ousemere Lode to rise and is forecast to continue to rise through the early hours of the morning. Low lying areas near to river are already flooded and we now expect properties in Billingborough to be affected this morning onwards. Low lying properties near the river in Horbling are expected to be affected first. Further heavy rainfall is forecast for the morning of Monday, January 6, and therefore river levels are likely to continue to rise. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. Our staff are out in the area to check the flood defences, clear blockages, and assist the emergency services and council. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 3PM on 06/01/25, or before if the situation changes.

Storm Henk has brought heavy rain in the South Forty Foot catchment, which has fallen onto already saturated ground. Rain will continue into the evening of Tuesday 2nd January. This is causing the South Forty Foot Drain and tributaries to rise, and is forecast to continue to rise through tonight and into tomorrow. Low lying areas near to the Ousmere Lode are already flooded, and we now expect properties to be affected from early evening onwards. Properties in Horbling are expected to be affected first. The rainfall associated with Storm Henk has mostly fallen, but river levels will continue to rise overnight. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. Our staff are out in the area to check the flood defences, clear blockages, and assist the emergency services and council. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 16:00 on 3rd January, or before if the situation changes.